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Shaun David Hedstrom

Shaun David Hedstrom, 31, of Greeley, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, at North Colorado Medical Center. Shaun was born on Nov. 14, 1981, in Greeley, to David Carl and Rhonda Sue (Sellmer) Hedstrom.

Shaun was raised in Greeley, graduating from Greeley West High School. He then attended Aims Community College to study art. Shaun was a gifted artist and a significant member of his community.

Shaun was very spiritual and walked with God every day. He had a great respect and love for nature, finding great joy in watching new life grow. He enjoyed collecting crosses and photos of his family. He called his family often to share his love and to let them know he was thinking of them. His favorite times were those in which family gathered and he could be with the people he loved most. All who met Shaun spoke to his warm heart and gracious spirit. His generosity and kindness were unsurpassed and his selfless nature unmatched. Above all, Shaun will be remembered for his great love and value for his family and friends.

Shaun is survived by his parents, David and Rhonda Hedstrom of Greeley; sister, Emily Hedstrom-Lieser and her husband Jake Lieser of Greeley; nephew, Noah Lieser; grandfather, Alvin Sellmer of Evans; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Ellen Sellmer; and his paternal grandparents, Thora and Lloyd Hedstrom.

Friends may visit from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Stoddard Funeral Home. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Assembly of God, with interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Shaun Hedstrom Memorial Fund, to help those in need, in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 28th St., Greeley, CO 80634.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Gloria Liljegren, in 2005.

Cremation has been completed. Services to take place in Longview, Wash.

Delores Loraine Dieken

April 3, 1926-May 12, 2013

Age: 87

Residence: Greeley

Delores Loraine Dieken, 87, of Greeley, passed away May 12, 2013, at Bonell Good Samaritan Center in Greeley. She was born to William and Agnes Alf on April 3, 1926, in Tracy, Minn.

Delores graduated from Tracy High School in 1944. She worked as a bookkeeper at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank in Tracy, Minn., prior to her marriage to Lawrence H. Dieken on May 20, 1953. They moved to Colorado Springs and, later, to Buena Vista and, eventually, to Greeley. Delores loved children and day care was her career for most of her life. She loved being with her grandchildren. Flowers and gardening were her passion, and she definitely had a green thumb. She also liked to crochet, sew and read.

Rebecca Perry

June 2, 1951-May 14, 2013

Age: 61

Residence: Greeley

Rebecca Perry, of Greeley, passed away May 14, 2013, at North Colorado Medical Center. She was born June 2, 1951, in Denton, Texas, to William R. and Lillie (Reeves) Erwin. Rebecca married Harlin Perry on June 8, 1985, at the First Christian Church in Greeley.

Rebecca moved to Greeley in 1952. She graduated from Greeley Central High School in 1969. She graduated from UNC with a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in reading. She was the president of Alpha Delta Pi while at UNC. She taught for one year in La Junta, Colo., then in LaSalle and Gilcrest for 30 years in primary education. She was a member of ADK, PEO, Delta Kappa Gamma, Alpha Delta Pi, High School Reunion Committee, Weld County Retired Teachers Association, a Stampede Wrangler, active in the First Congregational Church Book Club and a member of Angel Flight.

Interment will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Congregational Church. A reception will follow at Chadwick Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund (to help advance women in education), in care of the P.E.O. Executive Office, 3700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, 50312-2899, in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO 80631. Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at www.allnutt.com.